Jarkat2002 wrote:
> I used the recipe in the Ball Blue Book ... exactly as written. It's very
> sweet and the berry has separated from the rest so they are floating on top ...
> it almost seems to be 1/2 jelly and 1/2 jam. I don't know what (if anything) I
> did wrong. But it sure isn't strawberry enough 
> Any ideas?
> The jars are popping now
so I know I got that part right at least 
> Thanks,
> ~Kat
>
>
> "The early bird gets the worm, the second mouse gets the cheese."
I use the recipe from the certo box which is the same as the BBB except
it tells you to stir and skim the jam for 5 minutes before jarring. I
haven't had a problem with the fruit floating. OTOH, when you open a
jar, simply stir it and all will be fine

Isn't that pop a grand sound?